| Arapahoe CC vs. CU Boulder |
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|---|---|---|
#2 in Colorado Community Colleges | Rankings* | #163 in National Universities #100 in World University Rankings #5 in Colorado Colleges |
| Public, four-years Associate's - Public Urban-serving Single Campus | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$4,308 Colorado Residents $16,542 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$16,430 Colorado Residents $41,943 Out-of-State |
| - | Graduate Tuition | $17,462 Colorado Residents $38,020 Out-of-State |
| Less$6,690 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$11,017 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,280 SAT 29 ACT |
| - | Acceptance Rate | 80.73% |
| - | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 16.37% |
| Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller12,636 | Total Enrollment | Larger39,585 |
| Smaller12,636 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger31,034 |
| - | Graduate Student Population | 8,551 |
| Smaller2,170 | Online Student Population | Larger3,156 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower26% | Graduate Rate | Higher74% |
| Higher38% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower15% |
| - | Retention Rate | 88% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Evening/Weekend College | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,500) | |
| Board/Meal Plan | ✔ | |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty23 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 488 | Number of faculties | 2,686 |
| Lower$74,455 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$113,287 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.